Dr Mark Dittmer - Odell, Head of Infrastructure at the CBI, cites the «stop - start» approach to road funding and the furore over whether — and where — to build additional
airport capacity as examples of political wrangling.
Not exact matches
The Singaporean investor would likely emerge
as only a minority holder in the Hong Kong airlines, which control valuable slots at Hong Kong's
capacity - constrained
airport, if a deal is completed, the source said.
As economic growth and rising incomes led China to become the largest source of outbound travelers, major
airports in Beijing and Shanghai have been stretched beyond their
capacity.
It's hard to say what exactly constitutes an international
airport — you can fly from Hartford, Connecticut, to Canada — but
as with everything Amazon does, higher volumes or higher
capacity will probably be seen
as more favorable.
Whatever
capacity we have in
airports such
as Heathrow we need to make the smartest, most efficient use of what is a finite resource to drive our economy forward.
So far the Coalition has ruled out a third runway at Heathrow and a new
airport in the Thames Estuary
as options to increase
airport capacity.
The report noted that demand at Stansted had continued to grow, increasing by 18 % since 2003 and was expected to increase still further
as other
airports in the South East faced
capacity constraints.
I represent a constituency with Manchester
airport partially in it; I understand all about the local pressures — but you've got to
as a nation be able to overcome those and make a sensible decision about where that extra runway
capacity in the South East should go.»
But the Paper suggested this had to be balanced against the importance of these
airports to the South East and to the UK's prosperity, and warned that failure to provide some additional
capacity «could have substantial repercussions in the country
as a whole,
as well
as for us individually.»
Other options to increase
airport capacity in London and the South East include expanding facilities at existing
airports, such
as Manston and Southend, and building a completely new
airport.
RAeS Head of Research, Professor Keith Hayward, looks at the choices for SE England
airport capacity expansion
as the Davies Commission enters the final stage ahead of publishing its recommendations next year.
«I think it's really important we make the right decision about Britain's future
airport capacity, but,
as I said, do we need to make a decision in the next six months?
The Davies review is used
as a figleaf to avoid talking about
airport capacity in London, odd when Miliband's most high - profile contribution to the 2010 manifesto was the no third runway at Heathrow pledge.
«Only their expansion can address the coming «
capacity crunch» and deliver sustained growth,» it says, adding: «Even
airports as large
as Bristol and Luton suffer from congested roads and delay - prone rail links.
The spokesman added that Heathrow is committed to increasing sustainable public transport to the
airport and looks forward to the arrival of Crossrail next May
as part of plans to treble Heathrow's rail
capacity by 2040.
«I personally think if you look at the way in which
capacity is distributed across London's four
airports there is something in the short to medium term we should be doing to try to re-jig that
capacity so that Heathrow plays its role
as the de facto hub
airport.
It is a technical question whether new
capacity should be built at Heathrow, or other London
airports, or
as Boris suggests, by the Thames Estuary.
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Three airlines will be launching routes or increasing
capacity on the Victoria Falls route
as a result of the expansion of the Victoria Falls
Airport in Zimbabwe.
Sheremetyevo serves more than 22 million passengers annually, and is set to grow further
as it now has the largest
capacity of any
airport in Moscow or Russia.
In Bali we will build another one
as the Ngurah Rai
airport has already been in over
capacity.»
The airline also recognises the vital role which London Luton can play
as part of the Government's strategic intent of more effectively using
airport capacity within the South East of England.
It's clear that at present London Luton
Airport is not as good as it could be, and it should be positioned to play a bigger part in overall airport capacity in London and the Sout
Airport is not
as good
as it could be, and it should be positioned to play a bigger part in overall
airport capacity in London and the Sout
airport capacity in London and the South East.
«Some of these key factors include the unwavering commitment of the Abu Dhabi government to a well - thought - out plan, a strong and vibrant economy
as well
as the substantial strides made in the development of the tourism infrastructure including expansion of
airport capacity, exhibition and meetings space, the completion of iconic hotel developments and an overall increase in hotel / hotel apartment room
capacity which went from 12,800 rooms at the beginning of the year to 17,500 at the year - end.
It is a very happy Chinese New Year for the UK's third largest
airport,
as Hainan Airlines has increased
capacity on its Manchester - Beijing route, before it has even launched.
«We have made great headway to unlock the spare
capacity at Manchester
Airport and are in talks with a range of carriers to further capitalise on the potential we offer in the short to medium term while the south - east
capacity debate evolves,
as we continue to develop our role
as the UK's global gateway from the North.»
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airports, municipalities, developers, and other public and private clients in litigation and administrative proceedings under Federal Aviation statutes such
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«With over 22 million people living within our two hour catchment, two full length runways and all - time record passenger numbers, Manchester
Airport has, and will continue to have, the available
capacity and demand to meet the needs of our catchment that extends
as far north
as Scotland and South to the Midlands.»
«I know that Ken and Andrew will successfully develop their
airports further
as they play an even bigger role providing the global connectivity and runway
capacity that this country needs in the coming years.
O'Toole, in his new role
as chief executive, London Stansted
Airport, will lead the airport as it plays a role in providing runway capacity in the south - east of England over the next ten - 15
Airport, will lead the
airport as it plays a role in providing runway capacity in the south - east of England over the next ten - 15
airport as it plays a role in providing runway
capacity in the south - east of England over the next ten - 15 years.
«Our
airports will continue to be amongst the most significant drivers of economic growth in their regions,
as spare
capacity enables them to grow more quickly than other
airports.
Tom Morrison, an associate at Rollits Solicitors, says the investigation has come about largely
as a result of the level of complaints about the standard and availability of facilities at BAA's
airports, most notably at Heathrow, coupled with the belief among many that operational and
capacity issues would be addressed quicker and more effectively by an owner which was facing competition from neighbouring
airports.
About Blog She has an extensive and successful record representing
airports, municipalities, developers, and other public and private clients in litigation and administrative proceedings under Federal Aviation statutes such
as the Airline Deregulation Act and
Airport Noise and Capacity Act; the California Public Utilities Code governing land use in a
Airport Noise and
Capacity Act; the California Public Utilities Code governing land use in
airportairport.
About Blog She has an extensive and successful record representing
airports, municipalities, developers, and other public and private clients in litigation and administrative proceedings under Federal Aviation statutes such
as the Airline Deregulation Act and
Airport Noise and Capacity Act; the California Public Utilities Code governing land use in a
Airport Noise and
Capacity Act; the California Public Utilities Code governing land use in
airportairport.